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New Years Traditions: Pork and Sauerkraut by donna f.

Dec 29, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 7

Duckie 1 Dec 29, 2009, 8:57pm EST

Our Filipino traditions involve the wearing of anything with polka dots in it (round things signifying money, riches and good luck for the coming year of course).

Pockets should be filled with bills and coins and at the stroke of midnight, the coins should be jiggled loudly to welcome the new year and to entice more good luck in the coming year...

The paying off of old debts before the old year is over is encouraged (yeah, sure... the banks would like that very much)...

The firing off of fireworks is a must. New Years Eve is the noisiest day of the year in the Philippines where it all culminate at midnight. It is believed that making noise with fireworks, clanging pots and pans, car horns blowing, church bells ringing, bands playing, sirens shrieking, and other noise makers will help to drive evil spirits and bad luck away.

Housewives open all their windows wide and turn all lights on in their homes, sweep evil out and welcome good graces in.

There is always Media Noche, a Midnight Meal which is served after the Midnight Mass to anybody who stops at anyone's house--- an overabundance of Filipino food that is the hallmark of Filipino dining. We used to go from house to house sampling goodies served or just hang out at our favorite relatives' house. :-)

Manigong Bagong Taon, Donna

Outside My Door ~ December 20, 2009 by elizabeth e.

Dec 20, 2009 | recommended: 20 | comments: 74

Duckie 1 Dec 20, 2009, 2:38pm EST

Oh, Bob... your photos are absolute testament to the beauties of Winter. I would gladly frame each one and hang them on my wall!

Simple Omelet for Holiday Brunch by Madame Donna C.

Dec 19, 2009 | recommended: 9 | comments: 33

Duckie 1 Dec 19, 2009, 5:01pm EST

In any language, in any kitchen, the taste buds say yummy!!!

Christmas Pickle by Kimberly Ripley

Dec 18, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 12

Duckie 1 Dec 18, 2009, 11:18pm EST

One of my mentors in a volunteer group I joined taught me about this German tradition. She gave me one as a Christmas present that year. As a Filipina with very different Christmas traditions, I was intrigued enough to add this to our own Christmas traditions in my home.

Later, I found a box of the glass pickle ornaments on eBay and have since given away a few of the precious pickles to special people to whom I would share the story and the tradition behind the Christmas Pickle.

RIP Gus by Ina ♥ Tagline Free Since September '09 ♥

Dec 14, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 136

Duckie 1 Dec 14, 2009, 8:57am EST

I feel like he might still come back! He still has one life left, Ina!

A Wayward Manifesto by Andrea Grenadier

Dec 10, 2009 | comments: 11

Duckie 1 Dec 11, 2009, 2:15am EST

Wow.

Salads for year around by Sonia M.

Dec 6, 2009 | comments: 35

Duckie 1 Dec 6, 2009, 11:04pm EST

Thanks for the links, Sonia!

But...it's time to confess that I am one of those few reactionaries out there who can not get pass the *offensive* taste and smell of goat cheese... no matter what kind, brand or flavor I try, it gags me. It's funny, I can eat other "smelly" and strong cheeses with pleasure :-)

I usually substitute feta cheese for goat cheese in salads. It works for me.

worth by THE REVEREND CRIPES

Oct 9, 2009 | comments: 13

Duckie 1 Nov 26, 2009, 3:24am EST

Wow.

This is damn incredible, Brad.

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by dianne j.

Duckie 1 Nov 25, 2009, 11:07pm EST

Oh my gosh... your Dad broke you into the apartment business that YOUNG? Sheesh. I bet you can write a book!

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by Gale M.

Duckie 1 Nov 25, 2009, 11:05pm EST

Gale, if you didn't take them with a little sense of humour, you'd be pulling all your hair out in no time and be bald like mmm... my husband.

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by elizabeth e.

Duckie 1 Nov 25, 2009, 11:02pm EST

Bob, I wouldn't even go near the properties. Honestly, my husband is good about keeping me away from that end of the work, he would send our adult kids before he'd send me to help show the properties to prospective renters because he knows how I abhor the job. I'd never get the places rented... I'd probably give it away to the first poor kid that came along or scare the best ones away with my ill timed sense of humour...

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by EM JAY (Gather Director of Chaos & Uprisings) W.

Duckie 1 Nov 25, 2009, 10:56pm EST

I'd rather they were well-rented :-)

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by Ina ♥ Tagline Free Since September '09 ♥

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 8:57pm EST

I think my daughter counts her blessings and gives a big sigh of relief whenever we get back from vacation... the burden of managing the apartments fall back on her Dad's shoulder after we return.

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by Magi the magical poet is riding the wind again

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 6:40pm EST

Heheheh... my husband would kill me if I write about his beloved tenants... they are a precious lot :-)

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by Verie Sandborg

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 6:39pm EST

I AM not a good landlord either, Verie... that is why I stay in the background!

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by Ina ♥ Tagline Free Since September '09 ♥

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 6:38pm EST

What's worse is when after they move into the apartments and then they call us at all hours and expect instant service about all kinds of problems... like when "the next door neighbor looks funny and might be a drug dealer", or "when "the water faucet has been dripping all week, but I forgot to call you but can you come fix it now" ...it's 2:35 in the morning.

Or the cops will call us and say your tenant is destroying your property, throwing a huge party, setting fire to your apartment, killing his wife, and the neighbors are complaining.

Ach.

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by flit .

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 2:42pm EST

I forgot you have the same headaches too, Flit ... welcome to our world!

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

in reply to a comment by lynn a.

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 2:41pm EST

The three apartment buildings that we have, can be all his with my blessings! Just give me the income from them, please :-)

Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving week too, Lynn!

Down To The Ocean, But Not For Long Enough by Tracy Fabre

Nov 22, 2009 | comments: 55

in reply to a comment by Duckie 1

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 2:01pm EST

*Looking guiltily over the unread book*

Whhazzat?

When You Want To Be A Ring-A-Dingy by Duckie 1

Nov 23, 2009 | comments: 28

Duckie 1 Nov 23, 2009, 12:43pm EST

Jan... I was ready to pull my hair, actually. I did not report ninety percent of the other calls that were less than entertaining. Those were just exasperating. Most were repeat callers who did not understand about the ad or did not remember they already called or wanted concessions on the rent, stuff like that. Most of the callers were students barely out of high school, just starting to get to college and would be attending the local one. This is an ideal first apartment for them and we rent this easily for that reason. Most were nervous about calling so it got hilarious at times.

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